May 29, 2025
Makinde Plans to Upgrade Oyo Health Facilities
Governor Makinde Unveils Vision to Elevate Oyo State Specialist Hospitals to University Teaching Hospital Standards Oyo State Governor, Engr. ‘Seyi Makinde, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to transforming healthcare delivery in the state by upgrading state-owned specialist hospitals to the standard of University Teaching Hospitals. This vision, he said, will be actualized through the provision […]
May 29 Appeal: Foundation Calls on Akwa Ibom Gov to Bridge Rural-Urban Transport Gap
As Nigeria marked Democracy Day on May 29, the Apostle Elijah Jack’s Foundation (AEJF) made a passionate appeal to the Akwa Ibom State Government to adopt bold infrastructure policies that would deepen economic inclusion and foster grassroots development. Speaking at a media briefing in Uyo, the Foundation’s Executive Director, Apostle Elijah Jack, urged Governor Umo […]
CSOs Report Sowore to NUJ, NHRC Over Alleged Digital Terrorism
A coalition of prominent civil society organisations (CSOs) in Nigeria has formally reported popular activist and 2023 presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, to key regulatory bodies including the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), and other media oversight agencies. The group accused Sowore of engaging in a sustained campaign of cyberbullying, […]
Students Cheat Death as Classroom Collapses During WAEC Exam
The collapse of a classroom building on Wednesday at Government Secondary School, Namnai, Gasol LGA, Taraba State, nearly cost the lives of final year students who were writing their WAEC exams at the time. The unfortunate incident occurred during a heavy downpour that was accompanied by a violent windstorm, which swept through the town in […]
Akpabio Names Bayelsa Senator Konbowei SSDC Chairman
In a strategic move aimed at boosting regional development and legislative oversight, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has officially named Senator Dr. Benson Friday Konbowei, representing Bayelsa Central, as Chairman of the Standing Committee on the South-South Development Commission (SSDC). This appointment underscores the Senate’s commitment to enhancing development initiatives in Nigeria’s oil-rich South-South geopolitical zone. […]
Plateau’s Mutfwang: “We Haven’t Forgotten Our IDPs”
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has issued a powerful message of hope and assurance to internally displaced persons (IDPs) within the state, reaffirming that they remain a priority for his administration despite the numerous challenges faced over the past two years. Speaking during a statewide broadcast marking his second year in office, the governor […]
Sowore Slams Tinubu Over Economy, Security on 2nd Anniversary
As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marks his second year in office, prominent human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has delivered a scathing critique of the administration, labeling the past two years a “colossal failure” marked by economic mismanagement, escalating insecurity, and policies that favour the elite over ordinary Nigerians. Sowore, who ran […]
Atiku Blasts Tinubu on Two-Year Anniversary
As the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marks its second anniversary, former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has issued a sharp critique of the government’s performance. In a series of detailed posts on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday, Atiku condemned the administration’s […]
Billboard Collapse Kills Several, Crushed Tricycles
A tragic incident occurred in Aba, Abia State, on Wednesday, May 28, when a massive billboard collapsed onto several commercial tricycles, popularly known as keke napep, carrying passengers. The heartbreaking event took place during a heavy downpour at the bustling Salad Market junction, located near the GIA Event Centre — a well-known landmark in the […]
Ukraine Prepares for Russian Offensive with ‘Drone Wall’ Strategy
Russia has intensified its missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, aiming to weaken Ukrainian morale and gain ground on the battlefield. In response, Ukraine is developing a “drone wall” strategy, utilizing layers of drones to create defensive corridors along key sections of the front line. This approach has already proven effective, with Ukrainian drones inflicting […]